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July 9, 2008

Alex Racing Design M-6 Speed

Alex Racing Design have released the follow up to your Japanese National winning LX-250 body shell, the M-6 Speed. Tested around the Yatabe Arena, it was an average of 0.3 seconds a lap quicker than the previous shell. The design allows for good straight line speed, good downforce and a low centre of gravity, while the aerodynamic cockpit allows air to flow freely to the included rear wing. Also comes supplied with light and grill decals and window masks.

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July 9, 2008

Kanzen Racing XB808 bearing set

French company Kanzen were in touch to tell us about their new Xray XB808 bearing sets. Created using the company’s Weather Sealed Series, the set includes the special clutch ball bearings and transmission bearings too. Kanzen was formed in 2005 as a company dedicated to produce high performance ball bearing sets for RC cars, with no compromise in quality. They currently have 3 series of bearings including their Classic series with steel shields for maximum revolution, perfect for on-road racing, the Weather Sealed series with double SRS Rubbers, excellent for dirt track off-road racing, giving consistent performances with a minimum level of friction and finally the Synergie series. The latter is the top of the line from Kanzen, using the Kanzen HSC Technology (Ceramic balls) giving great high speeds and acceleration, the ultimate components for serious and professionals Racers. Currently the company have bearing sets for the Tamiya TRF416, Xray T2’008, the Serpent 720 and many others.

Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]

July 9, 2008

K-Factory E4 Alu 6-cell Battery Mount

New from K-Factory is this E4 aluminium battery mount for 6 cell packs, specially designed to be used in the Team Magic E4FS and E4RS electric touring cars. This new option part claims to make your car much more reliable and stronger, due to the increased hardness of the lightweight aluminium which when mounted acts as a structural part of the chassis. Hard coated for excellent surface protection, the battery mount features a milled battery tape slot that goes along the length of the mount to hold your cells in place.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

July 9, 2008

Much More Connectors & Leads

Much More Connectors & Replacement Leads

Much More have again released a large number of connectors and replacement leads for a wide range of applications. First up is the MSC-CRE Receiver Connector to Tamiya Connector for easy connection to a receiver battery connector, while a Tamiya connector on the other side allows easy and safe connection for most popular budget GP car charger outputs. Similar in configuration to the previous cable, other connectors include the MSC-124, that allows easy connection to a 1/24 scaled car’s battery connector, an EP Air connector and finally a connector for attaching a glow plug starter. Much More have also released 2 replacement lead connectors, one for BEC receiver male/female connectors and separately for Mini Inferno male/female connectors.

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July 9, 2008

Associated RC8 Clutch Shoe Shims

New from Associated by popular demand, the RC8 Clutch Shoe Shims are now available in packs of four. Dragging clutch shoes robs your engine’s performance, big time. The RC8 clutch shoe shims are made of PTFE and serve as a friction-free surface for your clutch shoes to slide on during clutch engagement and disengagement. Perfect for when you are servicing your clutch.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

July 8, 2008

Simon Reeves wins 2008 Belgian GP

Simon Reeves wins Belgian GP

We received a report from Simon Reeves on the Belgium GP for 1/10th electric off road, which is always held the first weekend of July each year. Willy and Lilian who run the meeting always manage to run a relaxed fun meeting which for most is one of the best meetings of the year. This year saw more new additions to the track with a new wall of death and a new triple/double combination in the centre of the track. The 2wd event held on the Saturday was a mixture of sunshine and rain which on the MBV track proves a major challenge as the slightest of rain can make a massive difference to grip levels but we were lucky with 4wd & Truck to have sunshine all day with the odd cloud but most importantly dry all day.

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July 8, 2008

KO Propo America Launch new Website

The people at KO Propo America have been touch to tell us about the launch of their new and improved web site. In December of 2007 KO Propo America was established as the new distributor for KO Propo products State side and now in Summer 2008 they are proud to launch their new web site. Visitors to the site will now find up to date news and latest product info, full product descriptions and a totally new look and feel. Check out the new site at kopropo.com/america.

July 8, 2008

Serpent 960 Radio plate support weight

Also new for the Serpent 960 is this aluminium radio plate support with brass weight. Similar in structure to the previous aluminium bracket, this version has been modified to accept the brass weight and will come as standard in future 960-08 kits. The accompanying brass weight adds 50 grams to very centre of the car and is mounted as low as possible in this area so as not to adversely affect the centre of gravity. Similar in concept to the previously released brass battery holder, this system gives a more neutral handling characteristic than that of the battery holder yet has the same benefits.

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